MEDIA RELEASE

30 November 1998

Wettest November on Record at Williamtown

Williamtown Meteorological Office recorded a total of 241.4mm of rain for November 1998.

The previous highest rainfall for November since records began in 1942 was 187.7mm in 1955.

The average rainfall for November is 77.1mm

Rain fell on 21 days this November compared with the average of 11 days over previous years.

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For further information contact:
John James, Williamtown Meteorological Office, Phone: (02) 4964 6501